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LV54 KZW

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

201,736 mi
Last recorded201,736 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 KZW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 201,736 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PROMPT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 198,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 195,199 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 190,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 michelin primacy3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 185,058 miles

offside front tyre as inner sidewall damage

Pass 11 Jan 2021 181,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 175,188 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 175,187 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 ... 1.39mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 ... 1.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 167,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 167,909 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 162,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 157,304 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 157,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 146,880 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 135,476 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 128,370 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 118,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,398 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 98,496 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,992 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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LV54 KZW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV54 KZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV54 KZW registered?

LV54 KZW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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